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From: DorothyL
Date: 05-18-2007, 06:29 PM (1 of 22)
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I just wanted to show off the knitting bag I made for my daughter. I used one of those Indian bedspreads -- you know the kind you used to make that hippie skirt many (MANY) years ago. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/DorothyLong/bag-1.jpg Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: missmarple
Date: 05-18-2007, 06:56 PM (2 of 22)
| The tote is just beautiful. Did you use a pattern or just go freehand? I remember these bedspreads well - just draping one around you made an immediate fashion statement way back then. You have given me the inspiration to dig through my stash - or - make a trip to my nearby Indian Market. Thank you. |
User: missmarple
Member since: 04-13-2007 Total posts: 18 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 05-18-2007, 07:26 PM (3 of 22)
Ohhhh,, she's lucky 
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: lendube
Date: 05-18-2007, 07:37 PM (4 of 22)
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Love it! What a great idea. Must have been a sturdier fabric than the gauze to hold up well enough for a bag. Good Job!  Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: pookie
Date: 05-18-2007, 08:59 PM (5 of 22)
| thatss awsome...great job.. |
User: pookie
Member since: 05-07-2007 Total posts: 41 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 05-19-2007, 01:26 AM (6 of 22)
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That is so pretty Dorothy. What a creative idea!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Magot
Date: 05-19-2007, 02:49 AM (7 of 22)
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Now you need one for yourself. Dorothy
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: IsabelleB
Date: 05-19-2007, 03:46 AM (8 of 22)
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Beautiful tote!
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 05-19-2007, 07:59 AM (9 of 22)
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Thank you all. Yes, it was from a commercial pattern. It has tons of pockets, all around the outside -- the red part-- and inside too. The bedspread I had was twin size and I ran out of fabric. For that reason the outer pocket is lined with a twill but the stiffness of that was a good thing. And then I was just short enough for the inside of knitting needle roll. Exactly one flat quarter short! (that's what those rolls are -- to wrap up knitting needles and crochet hooks in) I found a fat quarter in my stash to use. Not much of a color match but the themes match. You can't see it in the photo but there is a metallic gold rick rack piping -- so only one edge shows like scallops -- around the top of the red pocket and the top of the bag. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. And she thought all she was getting for her birthday is a new sewing machine. Thank you all for looking at it! Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: cshortsew
Date: 05-19-2007, 08:09 AM (10 of 22)
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That's beautiful and a wonderful gift.
cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 05-19-2007, 09:15 AM (11 of 22)
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Nice bag, what a great gift. Should last a long time.
Summer
FREE FALLIN |
User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: MartySews2
Date: 05-19-2007, 07:36 PM (12 of 22)
Oh, Dorothy, that is so pretty. Now, you will have to look for your DD a sewing machine.  Marty |
User: MartySews2
Member since: 05-03-2007 Total posts: 293 
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From: temom
Date: 05-19-2007, 09:18 PM (13 of 22)
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Dorothy, that is really beautiful! I love the colors and the pattern. Wow.
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: esrun3
Date: 05-20-2007, 08:24 PM (14 of 22)
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Very nice Dorothy! Love the colors and so much room in the bag!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Brenisback
Date: 05-21-2007, 07:21 AM (15 of 22)
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Very nice Dorothy!!!
Brenda
People come into your life ...for a Reason a Season or a Lifetime. |
User: Brenisback
Member since: 09-20-2004 Total posts: 228 |
From: Bsalet
Date: 05-21-2007, 03:34 PM (16 of 22)
| Very nice! |
User: Bsalet
Member since: 08-09-2006 Total posts: 43 
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From: vickki
Date: 05-21-2007, 05:27 PM (17 of 22)
| That is very beautiful.I bet your daughter will love it. |
User: vickki
Member since: 08-21-2005 Total posts: 374 |
From: grandma C
Date: 05-22-2007, 01:04 AM (18 of 22)
| that bis a sewing project to be pleaased with. Your daughter is blessed with a talented Mom. |
User: grandma C
Member since: 01-15-2007 Total posts: 263 |
From: smessier
Date: 05-22-2007, 12:58 PM (19 of 22)
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Wow! Gorgeous bag, Dorothy. You inspire me! Sandy |
User: smessier
Member since: 09-03-2004 Total posts: 114 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 05-28-2007, 02:21 AM (20 of 22)
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I predict a surge in the use of recycled home decor and garments to make things from. Did you hoard the bedspread with this in mind? Or were you inspired by a clean out of the linen cupboard? Looks great! Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 05-28-2007, 08:24 AM (21 of 22)
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Actually, Pauline, I went with my husband to some kind of work conference he had in New Hampshire a couple years ago and rather than sit in the motel I went shopping. I couldn't find a fabric store so I went to the mall and found a kiosk with Indian imports, including the bed spreads. It is not at all unusual for me to buy fabric I'm attracted to and have it sit on the shelf for a few years until inspiration strikes. I'm sure I am the only one that does that. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 05-28-2007, 04:00 PM (22 of 22)
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It is not at all unusual for me to buy fabric I'm attracted to and have it sit on the shelf for a few years until inspiration strikes. I'm sure I am the only one that does that. Dorothy I'm sure you said that with your tongue in your cheek Dorothy.  I 'm pretty sure that what all us sewaholics do! I've got some stuff I've had for a few years, still waiting for the inspiration, but one day it'll happen.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
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